I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.

In every person there is a sun. Just let them shine.

Is it not, then, better to be ridiculous and friendly than clever and hostile?

The soul then, as being immortal, and having been born again many times, and having seen all things that exist, whether in this world or in the world below, has knowledge of them all . . . all enquiry and all learning is but recollection.

Is there anyone to whom you entrust a greater number of serious matters than your wife? And is there anyone with whom you have fewer conversations?

The greater the power that deigns to serve you, the more honor it demands of you.

It is not difficult to avoid death. It is much more difficult to avoid wickedness, for it runs faster than death.